• RUS 3030: Russian Conversation and Composition I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (RUS 202G or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing. Emphasizes production skills [speaking and writing], reviews and expands lexical depth and advances mastery of Russian grammar. Examines contemporary Russian culture topics through studying a variety of Russian sources: readings, film, lecture, individual research, etc. Analyzes topics through active class discussion in Russian. Conducted entirely in Russian.
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• RUS 3040: Russian Conversation and Composition II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (RUS 202G or instructor approval) and University Advanced Standing. Explores communicative skills in Russian. Provides opportunity for students to improve language production through extensive oral and written instruction and study of selected literary and cultural texts. Advances mastery of Russian grammar while emphasizing production skills of speaking and writing. Prepares students to participate fully in subsequent advanced courses. All course work conducted in Russian.
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• RUS 3050: Advanced Russian LH

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): It is recommended that students have either taken RUS 202G, had at least one year residency in a Russian-speaking country, or instructor approval. Designed for non-native Russian speakers, who, as a result of foreign residency or similar exposure to the language, have attained a fairly good mastery of basic Russian. Targets major grammatical concepts with a focus on oral proficiency development. Overviews Russian culture and gives an introduction to Russian literature.. Lab access fee of $12 applies.
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• RUS 3200: Business Russian

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): RUS 3050 and University Advanced Standing. Teaches Russian business terminology and prepares students to take the Business Russian Proficiency Tests sponsored by the Russian Chamber of Commerce.
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• RUS 3520: Russian Culture and Civilization

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (RUS 3050 or equivalent) and University Advanced Standing. Explores chronologically the evolution and development of Russia, and a multitude of aspects that construct Russian national identity. Completers should acquire an understanding of contemporary issues, ethnic and economic development of Russia, as well as historical interdependence with other nations. Presentations and class instructions conducted entirely in Russian.
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• RUS 3620: Nineteenth-Century Russian Literature and Its Film Adaptations

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): University Advanced Standing. Introduces Russian Realist literature from 1800 and explores how these classic texts have been adapted for film. Emphasizes literary and film analysis and criticism, explores literary history, develops skills in interpreting literary and filmic texts, and deepens understanding of Russian culture. All coursework conducted in English with select readings in Russian upon request.
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• RUS 366G: Twentieth Century Russian Culture GI

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): ENGL 2010 and University Advanced Standing. Explores the main Russian cultural influences of the 20th century. Examines the cultural, social and political movements developed from roughly 1880-1999 and considers the main figures who embody these movements. Focuses on individuals who exemplify cultural achievements in their given field or sphere of influence. Requires a research paper that focuses on an individual who contributed to the 20th century cultural milieu. Taught in English.
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  This course is a general education course.

• RUS 367G: History of Russian Film GI

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (ENGL 1010 or ENGH 1005) and University Advanced Standing. Studies Russian cinema within the historical, cultural, thematic, and aesthetic context.
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• RUS 4050: Special Problems in Grammar Usage and Style

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): [(RUS 3030 and RUS 3040) or RUS 3050] and University Advanced Standing. Reviews Russian grammar focusing on problem areas. Explores grammar as deployed in different genres. Emphasizes writing in different styles. Identifies styles in readings and compose according to certain styles.
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• RUS 4110: Translation and Interpretation

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Valley University

  
  Prerequisite(s): (RUS 3050 or equivalent) and University Advanced Standing. Introduces translation as a discipline. Develops the special skills needed for translating and interpreting, and to achieve mastery of the contemporary spoken and written language. Discusses basic theory, principles and tools of translation. Employs the tools of translation: dictionaries, glossaries, grammars and computerized resources. Focuses on the extensive practice of translation and interpretation from English to Russian and from Russian to English.
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